Repository Explorer (Crystal Reports XI)

No Repository Explorer available in Crystal Reports XI. New installation. Button is not on standard toolbar and is greyed out in menu. How is this added?
Edited by: Andy Barton on Sep 10, 2008 2:18 PM

Hi,
Have you installed Crystal Reports Server or Business Objects Enterprise?
The Repository is a component of BusinessObjects Enterprise. The Repository is contained in the BusinessObjects Enterprise. You must install BusinessObjects Enterprise to access the Repository.
If you dont have the Enterprise then the option of Repository Explorer is not available.
I hope this helps you.
Regards,
Prashant

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